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The only one I didn’t like was the real technical one about the author that used a different pen name. The last one was exquisite.
I really enjoyed the two short stories The Tenant and Every Little Thing. I liked Mr. Salary. The other three, but particularly the first, I didn’t care for. I think most readers will enjoy at least one of these stories, so feel free to pick up this collection.
I think Sally Rooney's story was the best one in this collection.
EyeopenerI gave this anthology 5 stars because I would have liked more. Just when the fire glowed the comfort ended
The stand out are Victor Lodato, Celeste Ng and Sally Rooney.
6 short stories that were up for the coveted EFG Sunday Times short story award. I read them not knowing who the winner was-I wanted to pick my winner. I chose The Tenant by Victor Lodato as the best story, but alas he did not win. All of the stories, but one, I found exceptional. All of the stories had a lot to say and all were wonderfully written. If you like short stories, well worth the read.
I don't typically enjoy reading short stories, but I really enjoyed some of these!"Reputation Management" was a good read to start the collection. It could be an episode on Black Mirror: man commits crime, woman judges, woman loses it while someone films. Was the person filming the man who committed the crime? I wanted to know how the woman's story ends, but the story is never resolved."The Tenant" wholly captured my attention because throughout the boy's childhood, I wanted the woman to report
Six really good stories and unfortunately only one winner. As I read this anthology I didn't know who had won the overall prize, but it turned out to be 'Half of What Atlee Rouse Knows about Horses' by Bret Anthony Johnston, which, interestingly, was my least favourite of the six stories. It was a good story, but I just couldn't connect with it, but then again I've only read it the once, and the judges perhaps found that HOWARKAH had the most longevity and reread value. I have two stories that s...
My first introduction to Celeste Ng and a rekindled thirst for more Sally Rooney
The detailed review of this book posted elsewhere under my name is too long or impractical to post here.
So far I've read:Every Little Thing by Celeste Ng ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Four of these stories are so perfectly short stories, which I don’t necessarily mean as a compliment. They are formulaic to an almost hysterical degree: short stories written by people who have read hundreds of short stories and know exactly how they work, in every smug, impressive detail. Those are:- ‘Reputation Management’ by Kathleen Alcott, which uses new technology as a way to rehash old ideas, but until the final pages is thoroughly impressive.- ‘Half of What Atlee Rouse Knows About Horses...
Some highly entertaining stories here and exceptional writing. Makes me humble to think just how many wonderful, articulate authors are out there. Love this kind of "introductory" compilations. Broaden your mind with the help of those that have done the same.........and can articulate their results.
Quiet a collection of intriguing stories and unmistakably talented writers.
Of the 6, highly recommend Every Little Thing and Mr. Salary (a page turner!). The Tenant and the winning selection Half of What Atlee Rouse Knows about Horses also leave with you a painful and lingering pang in your heart. A lot of musings about death and physical intimacy in these shorts.
Am not a fan of the short story format, I picked up this book only so I could read Sally Rooney’s story. Turns out, I had already read that one.However, I liked the rest of stories. Am not going to read the books these authors, but I liked these stories.
Loved it.
